Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering for the Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University

Since 2008, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) has offered accredited bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) through the Engineering Partnership Program (EPP). Students spend the first two years taking courses with CMU faculty, and the remainder of the program is taught on-site by CU Boulder faculty permanently based at CMU. Students benefit from:

• small class sizes
• modern facilities on a rapidly expanding campus
• faculty focused on undergraduate teaching
• peer coaching program integrated into the first two years of the curriculum
• the vibrant, outdoor-focused lifestyle of Western Colorado

The program employs 16 faculty members across mechanical, civil, and electrical/computer engineering disciplines. To date, more than 375 students have earned degrees through the program.

Learn more about the Engineering Partnership Program.

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado's flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 10th spot among public graduate programs and 15th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20, equally important, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master's students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments.

To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science please visit our website.

• Teach three courses per semester.
• Provide service to the Engineering Partnership Program by serving on EPP committees, engaging in evaluation activities for program accreditation, mentoring and advising students, engaging in outreach, recruiting, and professional development, and fostering and maintaining relationships with industry
• The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service.
• The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.

• The anticipated start date for this position is in August 2027, but a later start date may be negotiated.
• The position is employed by the University of Colorado Boulder but based full-time on the campus of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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• The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

• Candidate must have a doctorate degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field conferred by the time they start in their faculty role;

OR

• A master's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with either:
• at least 4 years of experience working in a related industry, OR
• a minimum of 4 years of teaching engineering or a closely related field at a higher education level.

• For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must also have a minimum 6 years of teaching engineering at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.

• Industry experience.
• A professional engineering license.